Yucca Bay surfForecast / Amber Coast / Dominican Republic

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 05 May 2026 AST
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Yucca Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Yucca Bay sea temperature is
27.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Yucca Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Yucca Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Yucca Bay in the next 16 days are 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 5th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 5s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 5th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 5s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 12th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Yucca Bay over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tue
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
E
5
0.6
N
8
0.7
E
6
0.6
N
8
1
E
5
0.8
E
6
1
E
4
0.9
E
5
0.8
E
5
0.5
NE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.5
NE
9
1.1
E
5
1.1
E
5
1.1
E
5
1.3
E
6
1.2
E
6
1.3
E
6
1.4
E
6
1.3
E
6
1.3
E
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
42
48
35
45
54
46
38
39
28
39
39
41
51
62
67
100
86
124
134
119
144
Wind (km/h)
20
E
10
SSE
15
E
25
ENE
10
SSE
20
E
20
E
10
SE
20
E
20
ENE
15
SE
20
E
30
E
15
SE
25
E
30
E
15
SE
20
E
30
E
15
SE
25
E
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
11:43PM0.67m
11:39AM0.40m
00:26AM0.65m
12:27PM0.40m
1:11AM0.63m
1:21PM0.41m
1:55AM0.62m
2:19PM0.44m
2:41AM0.61m
3:19PM0.49m
3:29AM0.60m
4:17PM0.55m
4:18AM0.58m
Low Tide
4:39PM0.11m
6:32AM0.20m
5:21PM0.14m
7:20AM0.22m
6:08PM0.17m
8:06AM0.23m
7:02PM0.20m
8:50AM0.23m
8:04PM0.23m
9:30AM0.21m
9:12PM0.24m
10:08AM0.19m
10:19PM0.24m
10:46AM0.15m
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:07
6:07
6:07
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7:06
7:06
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:08
1
Temp °C
31
27
30
30
26
30
29
26
29
28
26
29
28
26
28
28
26
29
28
26
29
32
29
30
29
28
30
29
28
29
27
27
28
26
27
28
26
26
29
26
27
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNW
9
0.9
E
5
0.5
N
8
0.6
N
8
0.5
N
8
0.5
N
7
0.4
N
7
0.3
NNE
7
0.4
NE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.5
NE
8
0.5
NE
8
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.1
NE
14
Energy kJ
26
47
31
45
30
27
15
9
28
39
39
41
35
34
28
29
25
17
26
17
7
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
9
0.6
N
8
0.4
NE
10
0.4
NE
9
0.3
NE
9
0.3
NE
9
0.3
NE
9
0.3
NE
9
0.2
N
6
0.2
N
7
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
13
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
NNE
8
0.1
E
11
0.2
ENE
10
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
10
Energy kJ
19
48
24
22
13
13
13
13
3
4
3
3
9
9
8
7
3
10
2
2
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NE
10
0.3
N
9
0.2
N
9
0.1
N
8
0.2
NNE
7
0.2
N
6
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
11
Energy kJ
15
16
6
1
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
E
5
0.7
E
6
0.9
E
4
1
E
5
0.8
E
6
1
E
4
0.9
E
5
0.8
E
5
0.9
E
4
0.9
E
4
0.9
E
5
1.1
E
5
1.1
E
5
1.1
E
5
1.3
E
6
1.2
E
6
1.3
E
6
1.4
E
6
1.3
E
6
1.3
E
7
Energy kJ
42
35
27
54
46
38
39
28
30
32
34
51
62
67
100
86
124
134
119
144
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
287
0
375
632
0
632
244
161
650
650
1
650
866
1
667
1087
0
520
831
1
520
Best forecast wave conditions in Amber Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Dominican Republic
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
6
5
5
7
6
5
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
6
8
9
5
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Information about the Yucca Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Yucca Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Yucca Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Yucca Bay surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Yucca Bay) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Yucca Bay may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Yucca Bay is 19 km (12 miles) from Puerto Plata. If you plan a holiday in Amber Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Puerto Plata. Puerto Plata has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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